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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.27, 321.42 and 77.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.27, 321.42 and 77.35 is: 116.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.27 : 321.42 = 77.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.27/321.42 = 77.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.27x = 321.42 × 77.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.27x = 24,861.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,861.84/214.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.03

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